aa3 mun4阿們阿们
Jyutpingaa3 mun4
Yalea mùhn
Definition
Amen; a term used to conclude a Christian prayer, meaning "so be it" or "sincerely."
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How it's used
Borrowed directly from English, this term is exclusively used within Christian religious contexts. It serves as a ritualistic marker to signal the conclusion of a prayer or a statement of faith. You will rarely hear it outside of church services or personal devotions.
Examples
Remember to say Amen after you finish praying.
Have they said Amen while they were praying yet?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
